Alzheimer's affects more than 35 million people globally, robbing them of their precious memories and, over time, their lives
Vaccine has extended the lives of patients in clinical trials
Leishmanaisis, chagas, dengue and 14 others - are unknown to many people in developed countries, or are thought to have been eradicated
Some warn that funding shortages can reverse progress made so far
Initiative also focused on family planning, programs to fight infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS
Researchers say new gene can make bacteria resistant to almost all powerful antibiotics
Experts say environmental exposure must be considered along with genetic predisposition
Six million dollars are needed to get breast cancer vaccine tested in humans
Zimbabwe says it will sell billions of dollars of diamonds without Kimberley Process certification
People in danger of becoming nearly defenseless against some bacterial infections
They have assumed status of role models because of their own recent efforts to combat child labor
Cultural gap often separates young American muslims from their religious guides at mosques
Some people who have undergone LASIK lleft with permanently damaged vision
Despite possible problems, experts predict that 3-D television and movies will be major trend in about five years
Mass burials continue despite opposition, outrage
However, most agree that more needs to be done to protect world's poorest children from needless suffering
Leaders agree on Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation on clean energy, climate change
A cruel act of violence - acid thrown in face of a woman, sometimes a child; perpetrators are driven to disfigure rather than kill
Some use the art as a means to reduce stress and anxiety
Pet owners look to pet psychics for answers
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